Hoover R3 7-96- Manuals

Page 2 - Important Safeguards!; When using an electrical appliance, always follow; Index; Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.; Save these instructions!; DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, orinjury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.• Close supervision is necessa...

Page 3 - ‘Dirt FINDER’ Sensitivity Switch

Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from thecarton and identify the partsshown. Remove and disposeof the cardboard packing. A B C D 3 4 Cleaner Description 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 A. HoseB. Furniture NozzleC. Crevice ToolD. Dusting BrushE. Bare floor tool (somemodels only)F...

Page 4 - Questions or Concerns?; Hoover Factory Service

5 6 CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, agitator will continue torotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tippingcleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpetedstairs during tool use. Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place foran extended period of time particularl...

Page 5 - Edge cleaning; Self Propel control button; Handle positions; upright; ing; low; To transport; Self Propel feature; To move backward

7 8 Standard edge cleaning is pro- vided on the left side of cleanerto remove surface dust and litter. Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of thecleaner to remove embedded dirtin the carpet near baseboardsand furniture. Guide right side ofcleaner parallel to edge of carpetor furnitur...

Page 6 - For maximum cleaning performance,; Embedded Dirt FINDERTM feature

9 10 NOZZLE Adjustment forcarpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugstakes place at the nozzle. If it is necessary to raise andlower the nozzle for variouscarpet pile heights, slide thenozzle control knob to thecorrect setting. Disconnect cleaner fromelectrical outlet before mak-ing nozzle ad...

Page 7 - Quick cord release; MIN; Cleaning tools; B. Select proper tool

11 12 4 Use tools with cleaner handlein upright position. HOSE CON-NECTOR HOSEDOOR performance. With cleaner handle in uprightposition, open hose door andinsert hose connector until itsnaps into position. Suctionwill automatically be diverted tothe hose when cleaner isturned on. Note: Hose must be r...

Page 8 - Maintenance; The bag; When to replace; What to buy; Where to buy; tools and

13 14 For models with “CHECK BAG”indicator, check bag whenindicator flag pushes throughslot in bag door and “ ✓ BAG” (“check” bag) is visible. Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance ofthe cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasksand keep this o...

Page 9 - Genuine HOOVER® Micro Filtration Type Z; improve the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner.; HOOVER; How to change bag

15 16 Align opening in new paperbag with dirt tube in outer bagcompartment. Push bag collarfirmly onto tube. Fold top of bag down undertop of bag compartment. Disconnect cleaner from electri-cal outlet. Pull bag door latch forward andremove door from cleaner. Grasp bag collar and pull collarfrom tub...

Page 10 - does not; The headlight; How to replace

17 18 SELFPROPELBELT AGITATORBELT There are two belts on yourcleaner. One belt drives theagitator; the other operates theSelf Propel feature. The belts When buying new belts, youshould always insist on genuineHOOVER parts. Other beltsmay not meet the Hooverdesign and quality controlstandards. They m...

Page 11 - How to replace agitator belt; Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.; with lettering on

How to replace agitator belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Place cleaner on the floor. For ease in installation, follow the direc- 1. Turn cleaner over. Releasehandle to lowest position.Remove plate on bottom ofcleaner by releasing clips. (Seeillustration.) 2. Then lift off bottom plate...

Page 12 - Self propel belt; Clearing obstructions; HOSE DOOR; PULLEY; How to replace self propel belt

22 21 Self propel belt When to replace Clearing obstructions Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to preventobstructions and to maintain cleaning effectivenes of your cleaner. If an obstruction cannot be found or removed, contact yourHoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Wa...

Page 13 - Agitator brush roll

23 24 Agitator brush roll When to replace Disconnect cleaner fromelectrical outlet and detachhose from cleaner beforechecking brushes. What to buy When purchasing a new brushroll, ask for HOOVER partnumber 48414004. How to replace To check condition of brushes,move the edge of a card acrossagitator ...

Page 14 - Service; Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating; If you have a problem

25 26 Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts,locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: • checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners -Household” OR - • checking the list of Factory Service Centers provid...